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Hey, Blue! – That’s Not a Real Appeal
This month, we will explain and define the proper method for appealing a play. The situations described below is applicable in all divisions of Little League Baseball® and Little League…
You Make the Call – Base Coach Interference
Situation With two outs and a runner on second base during a Major Division softball game, the batter hits a ball toward the third baseman. On contact, the runner moves…
What’s the Score?: The Basics of Scorekeeping
Baseball and softball scorekeeping involves more than just keeping track of how many runs cross the plate. In fact, scorekeeping — a system of numbers, symbols and methodology that is…
Reflections from the Field: How Do You Want To Be Remembered?
My experiences as a player in Little League® are memories that are “priceless.” Let’s examine why. I don't remember how many hits, home runs, wins, losses, strikeouts, league championships or…
Staying Safe in the Sun
With summer in full swing, we look forward to enjoying a good game on a beautiful sunny day. Apart from making baseball and softball more pleasant, sunshine has many health…
Parent’s Guide to the Little League® Child Protection Program
The backbone of Little League is the adult volunteer. One million strong, it is the corps of dedicated people who coach the teams, umpire the games, work in the concession…
Parents Guide to Little League®
When parents or legal guardians decide to register a child to play Little League®, it is typically because the child wants to be with friends; or they see Little League…
Empowering Conversations With Your Children
“Second-Goal” ParentingTM Method #2: Empowering Conversations With Your Children Conversations are the glue between people, the essential element in a strong relationship. Many parents fall into the trap of thinking…
Hey, Blue! – Mandatory Play Uses Continuous Batting Order During Tournament Games
We will explain a situation regarding the application of the Mandatory Play Continuous Batting Order rule (Tournament Rule 9) during the Little League® International Tournament. The situation described below is…
Hey, Blue! – Is That a Catch, or Not!?
Let's explain and outline the criteria for an outfielder to make a catch to record an out. The situation described below is applicable in all divisions of Little League Baseball®…